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Dayton

Washington · 2,448 residents · 1.442 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,433. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,448
−8%since 2000
from 2,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,698 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+29%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,433
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,832
+144%since 2000
from $15,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,351)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(217)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(557)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,033)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(204)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other2.6%(64)
Diversity Score28.2%(689)
Diversity Score
28
+34%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Washington?

Dayton, Washington has about 2,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Washington?

The typical household in Dayton, Washington earns about $58,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Washington expensive?

In Dayton, Washington, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Washington?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Washington?

About 7.3% of people in Dayton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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